# Manual Cam > Manual camera control app for iPhone photography with advanced settings and live filters. (iPhone/iPad app by LOFOPI.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-cam/id893229199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LOFOPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/326067842) - Category: Photo & Video - Price: Free - Rating: 3.70/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 13 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-09-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-cam/id893229199/reviews.md ## What is Manual Cam? *** Topped No.1 Paid App in several countries! *** Take full manual control of your iPhones camera and take your photography to a whole new level! All the photo's you see in the screenshots are all taken with Manual Cam straight out of the camera! ..with no further adjustments or post processing! See Apple's Pinterest Page for more info.. "...one of the best implementations of manual control on the iPhone we've seen so far." dpreview.com Featured in 'Best New Apps' and 'Shoot Beautiful Photos' by Apple. "App of the Week" appadvice.com Having full creative control of your camera allows you to get incredible pictures that were just not previously possible. Use our beautiful precision crafted interface with adjustment wheel for full manual control over ISO, Shutter Speed, White Balance and Focus, or use gestures across the whole screen. See an uncluttered view of your photo in the viewfinder with a choice of, minimal to no info at all. Easy to use interface with customizable levels of detail for novices and pros alike. Mix and match fully automatic modes and individually lock / adjust just the ones you want. E.g. you can have fully automatic exposure and only adjust manual focus. CONTROL - White Balance : for richer more accurate colors - especially skin tones. - Exposure Compensation : stop images being too dark or too bright, or just make an artistic choice for more beautiful light. - Focus to exactly the part at the picture you want or lock to create close up macro shots easier. - ISO : get much sharper images in the dark, or much clearer photos in normal light with less noise. - Shutter Speed : for fast action shots, or lower to produce cool effects like motion blur. FILTERS Live filters! See the world live through your chosen filter BEFORE you take the picture. Our professional grade filters are based on the same technology used in cinema post-production. Easily swipe left or right to change filter or use the browser. SETTINGS - Timer : set a photo to be taken hands free after a delay of 2 or 10 seconds after you press the shutter. - Grid : overlay a grid over the viewfinder to aid composition. - Format : choose from square or normal 4:3 sized photos. - Zoom On Focus : the viewfinder will automatically zoom the view to aid accurate focusing. - User Interface Color : personalise the color of your camera from Silver, Black or Low contrast Grey. - Optional GPS Geotagging (Jpeg only) USER GUIDE is available on our website at www.lofopi.com * Please note that all iPhone and iPad cameras have a fixed aperture so it's not possible for the app to have any aperture controls. ## Key features - Manual ISO control - Manual Shutter Speed control - Manual White Balance control - Manual Focus control - Live filters - Customizable interface - Timer function ## Recent user reviews (10 of 65) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-cam/id893229199/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Crashes *2024-05-12, version 1.4* app is crashing on startup after first use ### 1/5 — Crashes *2022-04-27, version 1.4* This app is quite good and has good controls for the camera but crashes after a while and then crashes repeatedly after ### 3/5 — Which Lens? *2022-04-23, version 1.4* How to select which of 3 lenses to use? ### 5/5 — This is great! *2022-03-05, version 1.4* I’ve been looking around for an app that would let me manually set the shutter speed and ISO and this one let me do just that and it’s also the only one that wasn’t trying to make me buy a “premium membership” to use those basic features. It also isn’t riddled with ads so that’s a plus. I would recommend! ### 1/5 — Sus *2022-01-19, version 1.4* Very sus :0000 ### 4/5 — Great *2021-07-05, version 1.4* Would also like video function though ### 3/5 — Good app *2020-11-03, version 1.4* Works well, only flaw is that it doesn’t support taking photos with the volume up button. (Which makes it incompatible with the wireless Bluetooth shutter devices). ### 5/5 — Excellent!! *2020-09-30, version 1.4* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ iOS 14 update needed! Keep this great app current! This is really an excellent manual camera app! The UI is elegant and smooth. Sometimes, it’s hard to believe its last update was 3 yrs ago. PLEASE DON’T ABANDON THIS APP. I would certainly pay for an upgrade (heic support and a histogram, etc.) As a stills camera it doesn’t distract with gimmicky features that don’t help one make better images. Some of the filters are superb and film-like; others show their age and should be updated or removed. Please, push out an update for iOS 13. This app is too good to stop development. ### 5/5 — Great *2019-07-11, version 1.4* It’s great. Should be test👍 ### 1/5 — CRASH BONANZA *2019-06-26, version 1.4* This app crashes, smartphoneography at its worst, going back to my DSLR ( the proper camera ) ## Frequently asked questions about Manual Cam ### What can I control manually with this app? You can manually control ISO, Shutter Speed, White Balance, and Focus. This allows for precise adjustments to exposure, color accuracy, and depth of field, enabling creative photographic effects like motion blur or sharp macro shots. ### Does the app offer filters? Yes, the app features live filters that you can see and apply in real-time before taking a picture. These professional-grade filters are based on cinema post-production technology. ### How much does the app cost? This application is a paid app, meaning you purchase it once to unlock all its features. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What devices is this app compatible with? The app is designed for iPhones and iPads. It leverages the camera hardware of these devices to provide manual control. ### Can I use this app for specific photography styles? Absolutely. The manual controls are ideal for various styles, from capturing fast action with fast shutter speeds to creating artistic motion blur with slower speeds. Precise focus control is also excellent for macro photography. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2016-12-21 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. RAW fix ### 1.3 — 2016-09-13 - RAW Support - Save your photos in RAW DNG format for highest quality output on supported devices. - Updated to latest Apple Frameworks and iOS 10. - Couple more Filters for you to enjoy. - Optimised layout. ### 1.2 — 2015-10-10 iOS 9 Update ### 1.1 — 2015-06-14 - Pinch to Zoom Camera Settings (ISO,Shutter Speed, WB, Focus) : - directly adjust via swiping - hold for auto / lock - iPad orientation corrected EXIF Data - GPS Location Geotagging - Date Time, Camera Model, Camera Position ### 1.0.1 — 2014-09-30 iPhone 6 and other fixes ## Apps similar to Manual Cam | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ProCamera. 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